Fresh operations started to clean areas from terrorists

PROVINCES,(ST)_Several areas in Syria have seen clashes during which many terrorists were killed or injures.

According to SANA, units of armed forces clashed with terrorist groups in several locations in Damascus countryside (Maalola, Duma,and Jobar areas), Idleb (Abu al-Dhohor area), Der Ezzour (al-Salehiya area) and Homs (Bab Hod).

Most of terrorist groups’ members were killed or injured, and their ammunitions and cars were destroyed.

In addition, the armed forces destroyed an explosive devices factory in al-Rihan farms in al-Ghota in Damascus countryside.

It was also reported that the armed forces have started operations to clean south-east Aleppo city after restoration of security to the towns along international highway.

Another operation is to be started in Raqqa province to spread calm in few days, according to al-Watan newspaper.

Car blast

Meanwhile, a booby-trapped car driven by two terrorists exploded today (Wednesday) morning in Ein al-Tineh in Damascus countryside while it was heading to one of the army check-points in the area.

“The terrorists who were inside the car were killed”, SANA reported, adding that no one at the check-point was hurt.

Elsewhere, the army’s units foiled an attempt to blow up a car carrying approximately 600 kg of explosives near Ariha city in Idleb province.

An official source told SANA: “According to available information and in cooperation with locals, the car driven by a terrorist was exploded by the army’s units before it enters the city.”

Locals back army

In a separate development, Halat town’s locals in Homs countryside organized a march to support the Syrian Arab Army who is offering great sacrifices to eliminate terrorists and restore stability and security across Syria.

The locals raised banners calling for national unity and condemning violence.

Over the past period, the locals of the border town (Halat) have suffered from the infiltration of armed terrorist groups from Lebanon to the homeland.

“They prevented the terrorists from entering their town and stood by the armed forces,” SANA said.

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